mmLearn.org provides free online videos for caregivers of older adults. The videos include practical skill training (how to transfer someone from a wheelchair), dementia information from experts, elder nutrition, family dynamics and other important issues. A sharing and discussion group is webcast and available on demand. Visit www.mmLearn.org for more information or e-mail us at info@mmLearn.org .

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While much talk on the subject of caregiving centers around the demands of being a caregiver — and this responsibility shouldn’t be taken lightly; it is a monumental, life-changing decision — data from researchers, as well as insights from caregivers themselves, reveals some unexpectedly positive outcomes.
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With mmLearn.org, families who suddenly find themselves in the role of caregiver find free, practical information on mmLearn.org that reflects the reality of every day care giving, including such basic needs as getting someone safely in and out of a car. The training is easy to understand and can quickly be put into practice.
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Recognizing the critical need for skilled caregivers mmLearn.org was created specifically to provide FREE on-line training and support for caregivers. With over 300 videos in English and Spanish, geriatricians, nurses, social workers, clergy and others who are experts in the field of aging offer the latest, most informative and interactive videos using state of the art technology.
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The kids walked by her apartment twice a day. She sat by the window every morning watching; remembering and sometimes wishing they might stop by some day. Every afternoon they would parade down the sidewalk again and every once in a while one of them would glance over to the window where she sat and […]
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There is certainly a new awareness in our communities about caregivers. Recently there was an advertisement on the internet promoting greeting cards to send to caregivers and the front of one card read: “Caregivers are often the casualties, the hidden victims. No one sees the sacrifices they make.” Much like other social issues that have come to […]
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After putting in her eight plus hours at work every weekday, when Sandy heads home at 5:00 her work day is not over, it only begins again when she walks in the door at home. Sandy, like many others, has a second job. Sandy is a caregiver for her aging mom. One thing that Sandy has not done is tell her employer or even many of her co-workers that her second job – caregiving – is often overwhelming!
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A couple of years ago The Telegraph shed light on how technological advancements can isolate elderly people. Technologies were labeled as digital barriers that practically quarantine seniors, which can cause loneliness, depression, frustration, and anxiety. Older people have trouble accessing public service information online. Ordering groceries online, rather than receiving meals on wheels, cuts back […]
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The headline read “Lost elderly man found disoriented 180 miles from home.” This type of occurrence is becoming all too familiar as our population ages and has more risk factors associated with different types of dementia which causes cognitive decline. Traditionally the very word elopement conjured up romantic images of a couple running off to […]
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The Lenten season always reminds me of being very young and knowing that I had to give up something I absolutely loved to eat or drink for those long forty days. It also seemed the more I thought about it, the more deprived I felt and the more I found ways to sneak off with […]
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Are you caring for an older family member or friend? What are some of the challenges you face? Sometimes it’s those little things that make a big difference so share your stories with us so we can all learn how best to care for others together.
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